Udall Challenges McCormack for House Speakership
In Washington Rep. Morris K. Udall announced a bid to unseat Speaker John W. McCormack, drawing support from liberal moderates but facing a tough secret-ballot test at the January caucus. Udall says a first-ballot loss would not end his bid, while McCormack allies claim about 50 votes are secure.
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Washington
Morris K. Udall
House
John W. McCormack
Udall
McCormack
Democratic Study Group
Arizona
DSG
Massachusetts
Congress
Stewart Udall
Joe Cannon
Illinois
Farm outlook 1969: controls largely unchanged
Agriculture Secretary Freeman announced the 1969 feed grain program will be nearly the same as 1968 with a 20 percent land diversion, fixed price supports, and barley adjustments. Crop payments and diversion bonuses depend on base acreage and yields, with signup Feb 3 to March 21 and costs projected at $100 to $150 million more than 1968.
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Washington
Orville L. Freeman
Freeman
Pressing Wool Garments With Care and Proper Tools
Wool remains a luxury fabric due to careful care. Pressing should use steam and a press cloth, preferably damp wool or wet paper towels, with no direct iron contact. Press along grain from inside, let areas dry, and avoid overpressing. Use brown paper under seams and darts. A tailor's ham aids curved areas, and proper hanger preserves the look.
Po Quits Police Role In Franking Oversight
Washington Post Office Department abandons watchdog duties over congressional franking. Griffin welcomes move as Johnson administration disputes ease. lawmakers urged to draft new guidelines next session. Postmaster General Watson and Griffin met amid Fortas controversy last fall.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Johnson
Congressional
Congress
Abe Fortas
United States
Griffin
Fortas
Marvin W. Watson
Department
Secretary of Agriculture
Orville L. Freeman
Post Office
Timothy J. May
Studio Arena Theater in Buffalo shifts casts to build local support
Buffalo's Studio Arena Theater changes casts with each show to sustain drama accomplishment. Executive Producer Neal Du Brock says developing local interest will attract big foundations, with eight productions running to May. Last season touring guests boosted some shows, but 1968-69 will feature fresh casts and occasional overlap. Ticket sales now rise well ahead of last semester's 70 percent capacity, aiding a $500,000 operating budget.
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Buffalo, N. Y
Buffalo
Studio Arena Theater
Neal du Brock
Studio Arena
Tuice
Cats Teach A Lesson In Living A Different Life
New York columnist Hal Boyle muses on preferring cats to dogs as a model for life. He describes his cat Lady Dottie, a ten year resident on a city eighth floor, as a benevolent dictator who costs him money and furniture but offers a philosophy of dignity and independence without performing tricks for approval.
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New York
Lady Dottie
Adolf Hitler
Dottie
Economy Defies Slowdown, Yearend Review Says
New York AP reports the 1968 economy remained robust despite a 10 percent tax surcharge and spending cuts. Forecasters misjudged consumer demand as retail sales fluctuated seasonally while wages rose and employment stayed strong.
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New York
Congress
Morgan Guaranty Trust Co
EHU Notes Worthwhile and TEQUA Christmas Group Reports
A set of small club notes describes Christmas dinners and parties for several groups. EHU Notes Worthwhile records a turkey dinner at Mrs. H. H. Feuerborn’s home with 16 members and a guest later joining, plus baskets for a needy family and plans for 1969 meetings. TEQUA covers a Dec 12 luncheon at the Legion Hall with 14 members and two children, a program on candleholders, and a gift exchange while the president resumes duties after back surgery.
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H. H. Feuerborn
Pearl Davidson
Edith Shobe
Harry Loyd
Alberta Bidleman
Shobe
Minnie Shawver
W. S. Hink
Princeton
Ada Coats
Myrtle Hobbs
Leroy Wasmund
Betty
Laura Scott
Thelma Atchison
Lucille Webb
Progressive Club
Rockwood Acres
Lydia Fitch
Dorene Waymire
Webb
Mable Payne
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Nixon
Carole
Grigsby
Police
Michigan
Robert P. Griffin
Reports du Brock
Hal Boyle
EHU
Anne Bundy
Laveta Dodson
Anne Crawford
Reba Unruh
Australia
Elm Grove
Elizabeth Mavity
Carl Furman
A. J. Strafuss
India
Strafuss
W. H. Williams
Sox
Betty B
By Berniece
Baldwin City, KS
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